Business Analyst

About the role

The Business Analyst generates timely, accurate financial and managerial reports, ensures data integrity across SAP systems, supports month-end close, and collaborates closely with accounting, supply chain, and product management teams. This role is critical in enabling strong decision-making across the North America business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and management reports (Sales, P&L, KPIs, Inventory, Forecasts).
• Ensure data integrity across SAP systems (FI, CO, SD, Logistics, BI).
• Support accounting processes, including month-end close, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models and support product managers.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for North America.
• Provide supply chain reporting, freight KPI analysis, and accrual variance reviews.

Requirements

• Expertise in accounting and finance, including taxes.
• Understanding of logistics and customer service functions.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP FI and CO modules (Cost Center Accounting, Profit Center Accounting & Profitability Analysis).
• Working knowledge of SAP BI reporting tool.
• Ability to create reports using the SAP Report Painter.
• Understanding of the SAP SD module; able to run sales reports and analyze postings.
• Understanding of SAP Logistics module; able to run shipment reports and analyze logistics postings.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience creating, analyzing, and explaining financial results to internal management.
• 3+ years of public or industry accounting experience.
• Experience managing budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

Accounting degree or equivalent required.